North Dorset Police

14/06/2026

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Last night PC Brad attended a suspicious vehicle on Common Mead Lane, Gillingham. This vehicle was called into Dorset Police just a short while before by a member of the community, the report stated it had been abandoned in the area and was badly damaged. 🚙 PC Brad went to check it all out and he knew something wasn't quite right with it. After some checks on out Police National Compute (PNC) 🖥️ it turned out that this vehicle was stolen from Wiltshire a few months ago and was showing the incorrect plates! ❌

PC Brad got the vehicle lifted by our recovery agents 🛻 , and it will reunited with the owner. After recovering it last night, PC's Brad and Ash have been in touch with their colleagues over the Border in Wiltshire who will continue the investigation, and they will assist them with any enquiries in Gillingham.

Thank you to the member of public who spotted this vehicle - you guys are the eyes 👀 and ears 👂 for us, and we rely on reports coming into us to action - we can't be everywhere at once!

Keep the reports coming in via 101, the online portal at Dorset Police's website or anonymously through Crimestoppers.

12/06/2026

A number of cannabis plants have been located and seized by police today, following some information received from a very eagle eyed and public spirited member of the community. Thank you. Should anyone else spot plants that look like this PLEASE let us know, we ARE interested, and we WILL attend and seize them. If we can attribute them to a person or persons, we will take the appropriate action. Cannabis is illegal, no matter what some peoples opinions may be.

If you recognise the plants below and think they maybe yours, give me a call, ask for ...Soz though, I won't be giving them back!

You can report any drug intel to Dorset Police via ☎️ 101 or the online form at 💻 https://orlo.uk/UaBWM , alternatively you can report via crime stoppers on ☎️ 0800555111 or 💻 https://orlo.uk/MyPJM

08/06/2026

APPEAL | We are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a commercial burglary at a bank in Shaftesbury.

Dorset Police received a report at around 2am on Monday 8 June 2026 of an alarm sounding at the Natwest bank in The Commons.

Officers attended and it was reported that entry had been forced and a quantity of cash stolen was from an ATM machine.

From enquiries, it is believed the offenders made off from the scene in a blue Volkswagen Golf.

Detective Inspector Ben Griffin, of Dorset County CID, said: “We have launched a full investigation into this incident and are carrying out detailed enquiries to identify those involved.

“I would urge anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area, or who may have captured relevant dashcam or CCTV footage, to please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260084385. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

05/06/2026

APPEAL | We are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a report of indecent exposure in Gillingham.

At around 10.40am on Tuesday 2 June 2026 a woman was putting her shopping away in the car park of Lidl in School Road when she saw a man exposing himself.

The man is described as white, aged in his 70s and with white hair. He was wearing a checked shirt and dark trousers.

Police Constable Ashlea Gale, of Gillingham Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this incident and I am keen to hear from any witnesses or anyone with information that might assist our investigation.

“I would also urge anyone who was in the car park at the relevant time to please review their dashcam footage to see if they have captured anything of relevance.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260082118. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

05/06/2026

APPEAL | We are appealing for anyone with information to come forward following a series of reported attempted burglaries in Shaftesbury.

It is reported that during the evening of Thursday 21 May 2026 attempts were made to enter four residential properties in the areas of Hilltop Grove and Vale View.

Entry was not gained to any of the properties and nothing was reported stolen.

Following enquiries, officers have arrested a 47-year-old man from Shaftesbury in connection with the incidents. He remains in police custody at this time.

Police Constable Emily Harfield, of Dorset Police, said: “We are continuing to investigate these reports of attempted burglaries and are appealing to anyone who may have seen or heard any suspicious activity in the area during the relevant time period to please come forward.

“Also, I would ask the public to review any home CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage filmed in the vicinity to check for any suspicious behaviour.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260078902. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

02/06/2026

APPEAL | We are continuing to investigate a theft in Shaftesbury and are issuing images of a woman we are looking to identify.

It was reported that at around 2.10pm on Thursday 9 April 2026 a woman entered Morrisons Daily in Bell Street and left without paying for a number of food items worth around £200.

Police Constable Robert Roaf, of Dorset Police, said: “We are continuing to investigate this theft and are now in a position to issue CCTV images of a woman we would like to identify as part of our enquiries.

“I would urge anyone with information relating to her identity to please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260051532. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

01/06/2026

On the 30th of May just after midnight, officers from Purple Team Response were attending a Grade 1 incident, and were travelling using their blue lights and sirens 🚨 🚓 , a blue Ford Focus decided it did not want to hang around and went through a Red Traffic Light 🚦.

Officers managed to catch up with the vehicle, which had NO MOT, NO Insurance and NO Tax, as well as driving through the red light. Once officers located the vehicle a short distance away from where they first saw it, they seized the vehicle under S165 of the Road Traffic Act (RTA) and it was transported down the the pound where the owner will need to show proof of insurance to collect it. 🚙

Police officers with the correct training have exemptions when travelling on blue lights to the incidents where they are appropriate, meaning they can exceed the speed limit as well as go through Red Lights in a safe manner. These exemptions seemed to be used by the driver of this vehicle, and they were not an officer. 🤚

An investigation into the traffic offences remain ongoing at this time, but just a reminder that you CANNOT pass through red lights, even if an emergency vehicle is behind you with blue lights, and to check that you have the correct Insurance and documentation for your vehicle.

01/06/2026

APPEAL | We are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward as we investigate an aggravated burglary in North Dorset.

Dorset Police received a report at 11.08pm on Monday 25 May 2026 from a resident in West Street in Winterborne Stickland, reporting that they had discovered two men breaking into his garden shed.

It was reported that one of the men was in possession of a crowbar and the victim was threatened before they left the property and made off in a vehicle, described as a small dark-coloured vehicle, possibly a hatchback.

The men were dressed all in black and were wearing balaclavas.

It is not believed anything was stolen from the property.

Police Constable Shaun Fewell, of Blandford police, said: “We are investigating this matter and are exploring a number of lines of enquiry to identify those involved.

“I am appealing to anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity or vehicle movements in the area around the time of the incident to please contact us.

“I would also like to hear from anyone who may have any relevant footage from home CCTV, doorbell cameras or dashcams.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260076392. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

29/05/2026

Having seen some social media posts today I thought I would quash some of the amazing rumours floating around, as there were no escaped sharks/shark attacks, or people arrested for social media posts. . .

Today located a person in the town who had failed to attend ⚖️ court earlier in the month for drug related matters, they were arrested and with assistance from , and ( from ) , taken 🚓 to custody where they will be put before the next available court, and dealt with accordingly.

If anyone in the community has information relating to drug use/dealing or supply in the area, please report via ☎️ 101 or via the Dorset Police 💻 web site https://orlo.uk/Ukj0i alternativity please approach me 👮🏻 or one of the team in the town, or contact crime stoppers on ☎️ 0800555111.

Have a good safe and 'cool' weekend and keep hydrated!!


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27/05/2026

Great to see the Rural Crime Team making the most of the summer months, getting out into our communities, offering advice, and supporting rural safety. 🚜🌾

Keep an eye out for them at their Community Contact Points and give them a follow if you haven’t already!

🌾🚜 Get Involved This Summer with Your Rural Crime Team 🌞👮

We’re excited to be out and about across our rural communities this summer, offering a range of engagement opportunities where you can meet your local Rural Crime Team, share concerns, and get advice on keeping your property, livestock, and equipment safe.

📍 What’s happening?
We’ll be continuing our regular monthly Community Contact Points across the county. These are held every Wednesday. We will also be hosting some pop-up Community Contact Points in villages and rural hotspots as well as engaging with our seldom heard community groups.

👋 Why come along?
✔ Speak directly with officers about rural crime issues
✔ Get practical tips on protecting your farm, land, and vehicles
✔ Learn about recent trends and how we’re tackling them
✔ Help shape our priorities by sharing your concerns

🤝 Stronger communities start with conversation, whether you’re a farmer, landowner, or resident, we’d love to see you.

📅 Keep an eye on this page for up-to-date dates, times and locations throughout the summer.